What to expect if you're driving to World Series games in Milwaukee
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American Family Field is sure to be packed to the brim for Game 1 of the World Series on Friday, Oct. 23.
But before Milwaukee Brewers fans can watch the team chase a World Series title, they will have to make it to the stadium first. That could be its own ordeal with traffic all but certain to be heavy and ongoing construction on nearby Interstate 94.
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Here’s what to expect if you're driving yourself to the World Series in Milwaukee.
Where is road construction happening?
In early October, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced changes to traffic patterns on I-94 near Hawley Road and General Mitchell Boulevard amid ongoing road construction.
With the new construction, the I-94 eastbound exit and westbound entrance at General Mitchell Boulevard will be closed until spring 2027. However, both ramps will open up during Milwaukee Brewers home playoff games, the DOT said.
Aside from that project, there isn’t much major road construction in American Family Field area, according to the Milwaukee Department of Public Works' interactive project map.
How to avoid driving yourself
If you would rather avoid driving to the ballpark altogether, bar shuttles and rideshares are your other options. While you may have to wait for a ride, you won't need to be behind the wheel. The Journal Sentinel has a list of bars that typically offer shuttles to games.
What to expect when parking
All fans who bought single-game tickets should have had the chance to buy parking passes during the ordering process.
"Due to large crowds, we encourage fans to purchase parking in advance to guarantee a parking spot onsite at American Family Field," the Brewers' website says.
The Brewers use a license plate recognition system for all American Family Field parking lots, with parking attendants onsite directing traffic to specific spots but no longer using scanners or acting as cashiers.
If you're looking to plan out your route in advance, the DOT has a planning tool on its website.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: What to expect if you're driving to World Series games in Milwaukee